From the WA7BNM Contest Calendar:

QCX Challenge - includes QDX and QMX

The QCX challenge is our monthly operating event to encourage operators
to get on the air with their QRP Labs (or other) radios and enjoy the
pleasures and benefits of CW, phone and selected conversational data
modes. It started in early 2019 with a discussion on the QRP labs
reflector when Harv K2PI asked "why don't we have a QCX QSO party"

Good idea! So this is it. It's designed to be a fun and friendly
opportunity to get on the air with your QCX or QCX-mini or QCX+ or QDX
or QMX (or QSX as soon as it is released) and explore its potential.

For simplicity, we will keep the name "QCX Challenge" covering all
models that exist and may emerge in the future.

Although QRP is nice, the QCX Challenge is not limited to 5W, you can
also use the QRP Labs 50W amplifier, or any other (homebrew) amplifier
in the 50W range (+/- 3dB which would mean 25-100W).

The QCX Challenge is for everyone, experienced contest operator or cw
beginner. And you don't need a QCX to take part:

The three one-hour sessions are timed so that most people in the world
can join in and each is scored separately.

When: Last Monday of the month 1300z to 1400z, 1900z to 2000z, 0300z to
0400z (note, this is the LAST session, it is technically Tuesday
0300-0400Z, but will be Monday evening local time in US).

Bands: all non WARC bands

Frequencies: when operating QRP, suggested frequencies are 1 to 3 kHz
below the QRP calling frequencies (e.g. 14.060, 7.030, 3.560 etc for
CW). When operating QRO, suggested frequencies are 3 to 5 kHz below
those frequencies. If your region has other QRP calling frequencies,
adjust accordingly. Please spread out and use spotting aids (see below)
to see where people are. Of course, QSOs anywhere on the band can be
counted.

Mode: CW, Phone (whenever it becomes available in the QMX or QSX) +
any "conversational" datamode so RTTY, JS8Call, Olivia, are
acceptable, but FT8/FT4 (read: all modes that are in WSJT X) are not,
since it is (nearly) impossible to send the required exchange for a
valid QSO, or ask a question and get a decent reply

Focus: Worldwide

Eligibility:

Any QRP Labs radio with or without an external amplifier of up to
100W = "a QCX operator" (this includes the QDX, QMX, QSX etc). Any
other qrp radio (QRP up to legal max, but it is not advised to use
more than 100W) Any radio (up to legal max)

Rules:

Use of high gain antennas is allowed
Spotting is encouraged. QRP signals can be weak and it helps to
know where to look. The Reverse Beacon Network (RBN) is an
excellent tool (http://www.reversebeacon.net/), and this
interpretation of RBN data helps to see where people are on the
band (https://dxcluster.ha8tks.hu/rbn_ct1boh/). Use the sliders to
narrow down the frequency range. To increase the chances of finding
each other, it is advised to use this QRP sked
page:https://discord.com/invite/GdZzmhuU8p (on a PC, you can use
the browser, but on a phone or tablet, you must install the Discord
app). The first time, you have to accept the "invitation" by Joe
N3XLS. Then you must provide an e-mail address, select a password,
and enter your screen name in the format "Name Callsign" (e.g. Luc
ON7DQ). Then join the #qrp-operating channel (see left column). Any
feature of the QCX/QCX-mini/QCX+/QDX/QMX/QSX is allowed
specifically for the avoidance of doubt this includes the use of
message banks, keyer, the inbuilt decoder and any other standard
functionality

Power: to keep things fun, it is advised not to use more than 100W

Exchange: true RST, name, rig, power (optional info: QTH, antenna, WX,
) If signals are good enough; please specify your model of QCX: QCX
Plus or QCX Mini, or QDX or QMX (or QSX when it?s available).

Scoring:

Work a non-QCX operator 1 point per QSO
Work a QCX operator, but one or both stations in the QSO are using
an amplifier 3 points per QSO Work a QCX operator, and BOTH sides
are using QRP power 5 points per QSO

Note: scoring is for fun, this is a party, not intended to be a serious contest!

Scores: please submit your score to 3830scores.com, and give some
detail of your station, power, antenna, etc. in the comment field.

Logs: Not required.

Remember, the important thing is to be active, explore the limits of
your QRP Labs rig and have fun on the bands.

The QCX QSO Party manager is Luc ON7DQ.

http://www.qrp-labs.com/party.html


Flying Pigs QRP Club, International is proud to announce

Walk For The Bacon (40 Meter Edition) AKA PigWalk40 CW Contest

This Is a 2 Hour (Total Time) S L O W CW Only Contest For 40 Meters
Only

Part 1 Operating Window Starts Every First Wednesday Night Of Every
Month (8-9 PM EDT) = (7-8 PM EST) = (0000Z - 0100Z)
Suggested Frequencies from 7050 to 7065 with 7060 the hot spot

Part 2 Operating Window Starts The Very Next Night
(10-11 PM EDT) = (9-10 PM EST) = (0200Z - 0300Z)
Suggested Frequencies from 7110 to 7125 with 7123 the hot spot

SIMPLE RULES:
Work CW stations only on 40 Meters only
Work the same stations on both days for double points
Maximum CW Speed is 13 WPM (Recommend using Farnsworth Method,
maintaining 10-13 WPM or less) Minimum Exchange: RST, SPC (State/Province/Country), Name and FP# (if a member) QSO Points: Member
= 3 points QSO Points: Any DX = 5 points (Canada:US Contacts not
considered DX) QSO Points: Non-Member = 1 point
Contest Points = Total of all QSO points for both days.
Power: QRP only ( qrp defined as 5 watts or less RF transmitter output)
Suggest calling "CQ FP" or "CQ OINK." "---..-.-.-" has a nice ring to
it. Email the Contest Manager: Poorkey, W8PIG
https://qrpcontest.com/pigwalk40/

QRP FOX HUNT

Rules:

GENERAL

The hunts will take place each Thursday evening (US
time) on 20 Meters, for ten weeks.

Each hunt will start at 0100Z, and last for 90 minutes
(last log entry can be no later than 0229Z.)

The local Thursday evening starting times will be as
follows in North America:
6:00pm Pacific
7:00pm Mountain
8:00pm Central
9:00pm Eastern
In each week there will be two Hunts, that is, two Foxes
operating simultaneously.

GUIDELINES

1.1 The Fox tries to complete as many CW QRP QSOs as possible
during the 90 minute hunt.

1.2 Each Fox will have two sessions or "runs" during the season,
and the Fox's score for the season will be the aggregate QSO total
for the two runs.

1.3 No later than 5PM EDT on the day before a Hunt, the Fox will
post a notice on QFOX (and optionally on QRP-L) providing useful
details such as his QTH, equipment, antenna(s), etc. Because many
Hounds read the list's daily digest, changes after that time are to
be avoided, as far as possible. Since it's a "Hunt," the Fox will
not post his starting frequency.

1.4 The Fox will operate within +/- 10Khz of 14.060 MHz.

1.5 The Fox will operate at an output level of 5W.

1.6 The Fox will call "CQ FOX [callsign]," "QRZ FOX," or otherwise
identify himself as the Fox during the progress of the hunt.

1.7 The Fox may QSY to avoid QRM, but will indicate his intention
to do so by sending "FOX QSY," or similar.

1.8 The Hounds should avoid transmitting on the Fox's transmitting
frequency. Split (separate transmit/receive capability or (XIT/RIT)
of up to 5 Khz may be used by the Fox, and the Fox may indicate
where he is listening. The Fox can be expected to change his
listening frequency often, depending on the number of stations
calling and the frequency spread. Hounds who cannot work "split" or
do not have RIT should, nevertheless, operate as far from the Fox's
transmitting frequency as possible, or wait until late in the Hunt
when the Fox is working zero-beat.

1.9 The dissemination, posting, or use of "spots" (i.e. reports
about Fox activity that indicate a Fox's operating frequency) is
strictly prohibited during a hunt and will result in
disqualification.

1.10 A valid QSO is defined as the accurate exchange of:

Signal Report
QTH
Operator's Name, and
Power Output

Examples: 559 WY LEE 1W 579 MT DOC 5W or 579 REG* CA
5W, 599 CO PETE* 5W REGGIE and PETER are NOT what was
sent, therefore not accurate and should not be counted for
score.

The Fox's information may, in some cases, be "deemed" to be
exchanged. That is, the Hound need not acknowledge the Fox's
information, and the Fox may work a list. For example, the Fox may
call several stations and acknowledge their information one by one,
while sending his own information only once for the list. Hounds
must be operating at QRP power levels (5W or less) if the contact
is to count in the competition. Hounds may participate at QRPp
power levels (1W or less,) in which case they should report their
power as 1W or as mW, as appropriate. Hounds may work each Fox
only once per session. Hounds, having worked a Fox, must not work
the Fox again using a different call sign (e.g. a club call). Foxes
may also compete as Hounds, and may claim one point for their own
sessions as the Fox, and one point for each other Fox operating at
the same time (this is to avoid having Foxes abandon their
frequencies in order to work each other). 1.11 Each Fox will post
his log to the QFOX list as soon as practical after the
completion of each hunt, ideally within 24 hours of completion of
the Hunt. The log is to be in ASCII text format, showing one QSO
per line with the following information: Time, Call, RST
(received), QTH, Operator, Power For example: 0101 WC7S 559 WY LEE
5W Extraneous information such as colons in the time entries,
dates, and "QSO numbers" are to be deleted from the Fox's log
before posting.

2.0 Hounds will ANSWER a CQ or QRZ call by the FOX. Hounds may not
call CQ or call the Fox, nor should they work each other in close
proximity to the Hunt.

2.1 In his notice to QFOX and QRP-L, the Fox may include
suggestions as to preferred operating procedure, but in the absence
of any other instructions, the Hound should send his call sign only
once after a call by the Fox or the conclusion of a QSO.

2.2 At the end of the Hunt, the winners will be everyone who
participated! Certificates will be sent to the Hound who has worked
the most Foxes, and the Fox who has worked the most Hounds.

2.3 Good hunting, and make FUN your First Priority! http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/summer_rules.htm

North American CW QSO Party

26 November/December 2023 NCJ
Rules: 2024 North American QSO Party
(CW/SSB/RTTY)
Eligibility: Any amateur radio licensee may enter.
Object: To work as many North American stations as possible during
the contest period.
North American Station: Defined by the ARRL DXCC
List, with the addition of Hawaii.
Contest calendar:
Mode Times/Dates Logs Due Contest Weekend

CW 1800 UTC Jan 13 to 0559 UTC Jan 14 0600 UTC January 21 2nd full
weekend January 1800 UTC Aug 3 to 0559 UTC Aug 4 0600 UTC August 11 1st
full weekend August
https://www.ncjweb.com/NAQP-Rules.pdf

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